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Qualcomm officially took the wraps off the Snapdragon X Elite, revealing that there was not one but three SKUs that will be found in various premium notebooks, with the fourth one being the less powerful Snapdragon X Plus. The SoC was recently benchmarked in the upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, operating at 4.00GHz, suggesting that it is one of the two versions that supports boost clock technology. The scores show that Qualcomm’s latest and greatest silicon continues to outpace Apple’s M3, but it has yet to overtake the higher-end chipsets.

It sometimes seems surprising that tennis doesn’t inspire more movies. Its one-on-one gladiatorial clashes are inherently dramatic and psychological, while the devious scoring system means no match is ever lost until it’s lost. Nail-biting climaxes and last-minute turnarounds are baked into the design. On the other hand, the fast-moving, seesawing action is technically difficult to frame in a way that’s both exciting and legible — and that same scoring system might drastically confuse anyone who doesn’t follow the sport.

The latest free GT7 update introduces the Gran Turismo-exclusive ŠKODA Vision Gran Turismo all-electric car alongside two other vehicles, new World Circuit events, and more.

F1 24 is set to introduce some of the biggest changes the racing series has ever seen. Following the reveal of the massive physics update earlier this week, Codemasters has now unveiled the changes coming to Career Mode. For the first time, the developers will allow players to pick one of the current Formula One superstars or even a legendary driver like Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher. Here's an overview provided by Codemasters:

After weeks of speculation, the Realme C65 5G has been launched in India. The smartphone made its debut just a day after the company launched two other smartphones - the Realme Narzo 70 and Narzo 70x. The standout features of the Realme C65 5G include a 120Hz display, a 50MP camera and a 5000mAh battery. From features to price, know all about the new Realme C65 5G.

The Snapdragon X Elite was previously reported to operate on two power limits; 23W and 80W. However, according to the latest findings, Qualcomm’s newest ARM chipset can touch almost 100W, and that is for the CPU alone, making it a power guzzler compared to its closest competition, Apple’s M3 Pro. However, there are several variables to keep in mind before criticizing the massive power draw of the chipset, and we will be talking about those details here.

JioCinema, the popular streaming service owned by Viacom18, has introduced new affordable premium plans for Indian viewers. The monthly subscription offers users a chance to enjoy ad-free 4K streaming of movies and TV series from leading networks like HBO, Paramount, Peacock, and Warner Bros.

At Polygon, a lot of us are fans of sitting down to a movie with as little upfront information as possible, for the feeling of discovery. But sometimes, it helps to know a few things going in, whether it’s an interesting fact about the movie’s history or just knowing how many end-credits scenes to wait for. Here are four things we think you should know about Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers before watching.

The PlayStation 5 is probably one of the most popular gaming consoles right now, especially with the recent PS5 Slim release. It has a lot of great exclusive games to play, including some of the best games on the market, such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Elden Ring, so its no surprise that folks are looking to get their hands on the console. To that end, we’ve gone out and found some of our favorite gaming deals, and that includes everything from the PS5 console itself, to games and peripherals, so be sure to check out all our suggestions below.

We've now entered the Premier League's business end, which means EA is on the precipice of announcing the official EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Season.

The latest sports game by 2K, NFL 2K Playmakers, is now out on Android. The game lets you build your very own dream teams using card collections of hundreds of NFL superstars. If you have a penchant for sports or card gaming and are ready to hit the virtual gridiron, keep reading!

The Karasuno boys’ volleyball team is finally back in action — though instead of a new season of beloved sports anime Haikyu!!, we’re getting a movie highlighting one of the most anticipated manga moments: the legendary Dumpster Battle.

Modern smartwatches are more than simply an accessory, with complex capabilities like voice assistants, crash detection, call and text compatibility, and long battery lives. They've also become one of the most popular health and fitness trackers, thanks to sophisticated sensors and large app suites. Smartwatches are very useful and one of the most convenient gadgets for tracking your fitness and health activity, such as heart rate, oxygen level, sleep monitoring, steps and distance covered, calories burned,women's health monitoring and so on, and they also include emergency aid.

Sennheiser has announced the latest addition to its flagship TWS range with the launch of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 in India. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 were first showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in January alongside the Momentum Sport and Accentum Plus, they were only launched in the US. But now, the earbuds have been launched in India as a successor to 2022's Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3. From features to price, know all about the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.

Apple enthusiasts have something to look forward to next month as CEO Tim Cook hinted at the unveiling of a new Apple Pencil 3. With the company scheduling a special event on May 7, it's evident that the focus will be on the iPad lineup.

Amazon is offering an excellent deal on this Arzopa 15" 1080p USB Type-C portable monitor. It's normally $129.99, but Amazon Prime members can get it right now for $60.79 shipped after a 20% off clippable coupon. That's the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and the lowest price compared to other legit 15" USB Type-C monitors on Amazon. This is a great portable display for your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld.

April rolls on and we have another batch of our Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week. We have a bit of a light week this time, but there are still some quality campaigns worth checking out. hopefully, you can find something that fits your tastes.

After weeks of anticipation, Lava Mobiles has taken the wraps off the first-ever product in its new wearables category, the Prowatch ZN. The smartwatch, launched at an event held in New Delhi today, April 23, boasts features like an AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Alongside this smartwatch, Lava has also unveiled another offering - the Prowatch VN as a more affordable option. From features to price, know all about the new Lava Prowatch ZN and Prowatch VN.

The Snapdragon X Plus is Qualcomm’s less powerful version of the Snapdragon X Elite that will power less capable notebooks, but on paper, its specifications are quite promising. According to a Geekbench 6 leak, in the ‘ML’ benchmark, we spotted that the upcoming SoC will sport a 10-core CPU cluster, making it two cores less than the Snapdragon X Elite, along with other details, so let us check them out here.

It has been a while since we last saw an updated TopSpin game. The last time 2K released a tennis game in their signature style was in 2011 when we all enjoyed Top Spin 4. In the meantime, WWE, NBA, and even LEGO have had their moment in the limelight, while tennis went unappreciated. If you have been sitting around waiting for a 2K tennis game, your time is now. 2K is almost ready to release TopSpin 2K25, and here is everything you need to know about it.

TopSpin 2K25 is about to be served up on PS5, and after playing the game at a hands-on preview, it’s quietly become one of our most anticipated releases of the year. From top tennis talent to this long-dormant franchise getting the 2K treatment, there’s plenty of reason for us to be excited — but what about those behind every swing, serve and set? We managed to speak with Game Director Remi Ercolani to learn about tech advances, post-launch support, and why now is the perfect time for the series to return.

Helldivers 2 continues its winning streak over on the PS Store. Arrowhead's co-op shooter was February's most downloaded PS5 title, and now it's done the same for March too. It's in first place on both the US and EU charts, seeing off hot competition in the weeks since it launched.

Fallout 4 sales have soared in select European countries following the debut of the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime.

In the latest development, Vivo has officially confirmed the impending launch of the Vivo V30e in India. The revelation follows our earlier exclusive report on the upcoming smartphone. While the exact launch date remains undisclosed, Vivo has unveiled a dedicated microsite on its official website, shedding light on some of the device's crucial hardware specifications and design elements. This launch marks a new addition to the existing Vivo V30 series, which includes the Vivo V30 and V30 Pro models.

Be one of the 20 in EA Sports F1 24, the official game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, arriving earlier than previous seasons for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 31.Through the introduction of the new EA Sports Dynamic Handling, players will feel even closer to the action. Additionally, for the first time, join the grid in Career mode as a driver from the 2024 F1 season.

The Qi standard is typically employed when giving a smartphone the ability to top up the battery wirelessly. However, there might be a different way of wirelessly charging future devices that can run Android 15, and that is NFC Wireless Charging support. According to the latest findings, Google is figuring out a way to bring this technology to supported models, bringing in some level of convenience, regardless of whether this approach is inferior to the Qi standard.

Olympics 2024 is just a couple of months away (It officially begins on July 26th, 2024) and so, the IOC is gearing up for all fun ways to engage people all over the world. Teaming up with nWay, they’ve just dropped the news that they’re making a new title, Olympics Go! Paris 2024. And this isn’t your typical sports game. Keep reading to know more!

The MSI Claw, released in March 2024, has gotten plenty of negative attention thanks to its poor optimization at launch. But a new PC gaming handheld sporting an Intel processor is coming and may be the answer to Intel’s portable console woes.

Fansipan just dropped its latest title, Mutant Llama, which is as wacky as it sounds. It’s a free-to-play casual idle game with elements of creature collection and battles. Fansipan has previously brought us titles like Shadow Knight: Ninja Game War, Family Farming: My Island Life, Stickman Survivor: Epic Soul and Summoners Era: Idle RPG Heroes.

Manor Lords is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam ahead of games like Hades II and Black Myth: Wukong, having surpassed two million wishlists earlier this year.

We’ve learned about the titles that will come to Xbox Game Pass throughout the back half of April, and several of them are games getting added to the catalog the day they launch. Of those, the most notable is Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

Qualcomm might find it difficult to tame the power consumption of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, despite the chipset reported on multiple occasions to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ node. Theoretically, an improved manufacturing process should mean that the flagship SoC will be energy-efficient, but a tipster hints that smartphone makers opting to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their models will add bigger batteries. Companies may compensate for the silicon’s increased power by incorporating bigger cells to deliver that record runtime.

It’s the best time of the year: The Stanley Cup playoffs begin in just a few days. When you’re not watching hockey, you could also be playing hockey with EA Sports NHL 24, which has just been added to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. EA Sports NHL 24 is coming to console subscribers on April 18, just two days before the playoffs begin.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Apple currently leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for several of its chipsets, and the company may stick to this manufacturing process for a few iPhone generations. According to the latest report, the iPhone 17 will not be the first lineup to sport an A-series SoC fabricated on the ultra-advanced 2nm node. This will mean that the A19 Pro that is expected in 2025 will retain the 3nm lithography, but it will not be the same technology, as you will soon find out.

In the fast-paced world of gaming, where new titles emerge regularly, one game continues to thrive even a decade after its first release. GTA 5 has once again asserted its dominance, securing a spot among the top 10 most downloaded games for both PS4 and PS5 consoles in the European Union last month, according to a recent PlayStation blog post (April 12, 2024).

Apple currently sells the M2 Ultra versions of the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. With the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max launched in October 2023, it is strange that the company has yet to launch the M3 Ultra. What is even stranger is that a new report states that the M4 Ultra will power Apple’s workstation hardware, with one of the models launching in the middle of 2025. Does that mean that the M3 Ultra models will not see an announcement? Read on ahead to find out.

What does Taylor Swift have in common with a group of improv comedians pretending to be wizards? They can both sell out Madison Square Garden (… and also, their fans kind of hate Ticketmaster now).

One of the biggest annual trade shows for the movie industry, CinemaCon is an event that has become more and more of a mainstay in the annual pop culture sphere. Specifically dedicated to both movies as well as the craft of physical movie theaters, there was no better stage for Crunchyroll to announce a large slate of theatrical film releases for the North American market and beyond.

The iPhone SE series is excellent for anyone who wants to enjoy the iPhone experience without spending a lot of money, and the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will provide the same experience. For years, Apple has been delivering a robust experience for those who are looking for an iPhone on a budget, and this year is going to be no different.

The Vivo T3x 5G has been in talks for some time due to leaks and speculations. Now, the launch date for Vivo T3x is finally confirmed by Flipkart's microsite. The smartphone will be officially announced in India on April 17, 2024, at 12 PM.  Along with the launch date,  some of the Vivo T3x 5G specs and design was also revealed. If you have been waiting for this smartphone, then check out what the new Vivo smartphone has in store for the users.

If you ever thought the likes of Pokemon Stadium needed more guns, then I have to say that's oddly specific, but the hit survival game Palword is serving up what you're looking for. 

Staff at UK video game retailer GAME have reportedly been told to expect layoffs as they've been moved to zero-hours contracts.

Any gamer worth their salt is sure to remember the launch of the PS5 console back in November 2020.

After weeks of speculation, Vivo has confirmed the launch of its latest smartphone, the Vivo T3x, is set to take place soon. The smartphone is likely to be part of the Vivo T3 smartphone lineup which already includes the Vivo T3 that launched in March this year. The teaser shared by Vivo also hints at the likely design of the smartphone, and the microsite on Flipkart hints at some of the features that may be offered.

Recent leaks regarding the upcoming iPhone 16 series suggest notable changes in battery capacities compared to their predecessors, the iPhone 15 models. While Apple traditionally keeps specifics about battery sizes under wraps, a Weibo tipster revealed purported details about the iPhone 16 lineup's batteries.

Realme recently announced their plans for the India-exclusive P series smartphones. Now, the company has finally revealed the model names, some specifications and the launch date. The P series stands for “Power,” therefore, the smartphones are expected to be based on performance. The upcoming Realme smartphones will include the Realme P1 5G and a Realme P1 Pro 5G. Realme will be offering these new affordable models from under Rs. 15,000. Know what's coming with the new Realme P series smartphones. 

UK retailer Game is reportedly cutting an unspecified number of jobs.

Staff members at UK high street video game giant GAME have been told to expect redundancies, Eurogamer undertands, as the company moves most employees to zero hours contracts.

Sports anime and manga remain one of the most popular genres, with new ones coming out every season. That doesn't mean the classics are not popular now, however, and one manga is continuing to be published more than forty years after it first debuted. After more than forty years, though, it is going to try something really new to keep fans interested, and keep the manga alive.

EA have announced a range of new, or to be precise, rather old, football kits for EA Sports FC 24.  “From the 2004 FC Porto kit, worn during one of the most legendary football seasons in the modern era, to the 2014 Real Madrid kit, worn during their double winning season consisting of the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League, fans can relive some of the most well-known kits and teams throughout global football history,” say EA.

MediaTek plans to go all out with the upcoming Dimensity 9400 in sheer size, as a fresh rumor floating around claims that the SoC will flaunt the biggest die size to be used in a smartphone platform ever. Thanks to this size increase, the Dimensity 9400 is also said to sport in excess of 30 billion transistors, making the count 32 percent higher than the 22.7 billion transistors found on the Dimensity 9300.

Samsung’s attempt to churn out an iMac clone that runs Windows turned out to be a decent attempt, with the company calling its latest desktop the All-In-One Pro. The most apparent difference between this machine and the rest of the pack is that its entire build is made out of aluminum, including the stand, which should make for a highly durable product. Additionally, it is kitted out with some decent hardware, so let us check out those specifications in detail.

The Rock hit pause on his acting career a few months ago so he could return to WWE. Not only the company that made him famous, but one where he is now a part of its board of directors. Quickly discovering fans didn't want Rock disrupting Cody Rhodes on the way to finishing his story, The People's Champ pivoted, siding with his cousin Roman Reigns to become a heel and labeling himself The Final Boss in the process. Now the latest version of The Rock has been turned into a Funko Pop!

Doctor Who characters have officially joined Roblox alongside a host of other familiar faces from across the BBC, as the broadcasting corporation launches its Wonder Chase video game.

As the launch of the Google Pixel 8a draws near, leaks regarding its specifications and launch details continue to surface. Recent leaks shed light on its display, camera setup, battery capacity, and expected launch timeline.

GTA 5 is one of the few games that allows you to enter cheat codes. GTA 5 cheats surely make the whole gameplay intense and grant some new abilities to the character, ranging from invincibility to new weapons, sports cars, and more. The best part about these cheats is that they can be entered across platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. So, if you are looking for a list of GTA V cheat codes, you have come to the right place. So bookmark this guide so that you can get all the cheats. Happy gaming!

One of PSVR2's best loved, and best supported, games is C-Smash VRS, a virtual reality revival of the Dreamcast cult classic Cosmic Smash. Launching last summer, the sci-fi spin on racket sports has enjoyed several post-launch updates that add new features and improve the experience. Soon, a major update will make the game accessible to many more players; it's getting a regular, flat version, playable on PS5 without a headset.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 debuted in the mid-range segment with some powerful features. However, this smartphone segment comes with huge competition. Several brands such as Poco, Readmi, and others provide feature-filled devices under Rs.25000. Recently, Nothing also entered the market with its affordable Phone 2a smartphone. While OnePlus has been one of the top players in the mid-range market, it faces massive competition with other newly announced smartphones. Check out the top OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G competitors under ₹25000.

Helldivers 2 has a brand new level cap, thanks to a recent patch, and it looks like part of the system is a reference to Starship Troopers.

Call of Duty has gotten so much new content in its latest update, which launched today on April 3. The third season for the game has officially started for both Call of Duty Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. Activision has shared a blog post that shares about many of the new bundles of which players can purchase and unlock in the new season.

The A18 Pro will likely serve as the successor to the A17 Pro and is expected to exclusively power the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which are said to launch later this year. Though we have reported that the SoC will sport a 6-core GPU, which may not translate into graphical performance improvements, we never got around to the CPU cluster, as that information was not available then, and we made our own assumptions. However, one tipster claims that the core configuration will remain unchanged compared to Apple’s previous A-series chipsets, potentially meaning that we may not witness a noteworthy difference between the two silicon generations.

Final Fantasy 14's long-awaited crossover with Final Fantasy 16 is finally here, bringing everyone's favorite hunky protagonist Clive Rosfield to Eorzea for the first time. Having had a much more difficult arrival than the likes of Lightning and Noctis, having been dumped in Eastern Thanalan with nothing but a sword on his back and a throbbing headache, it's your job to help Clive out and send him back home.

Following weeks of speculation, Samsung has announced that it is gearing up to launch two smartphones soon. The devices, Galaxy M55 5G and Galaxy M15 5G, promise several segment-leading features. The South Korean smartphone maker says both smartphones will be launched on April 8 at 12 PM IST in India. 

EA has announced its EA Play subscription service will be updated on Thursday with the addition of the high-quality golf game EA Sports PGA Tour. Current members will be available to download and kickstart their golfing career as the title is added to The Play List, which already features many other games published by EA. You can check out our All EA Play Games on PS5, PS4 guide through the link.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Eidos-Montréal’s 2018 sequel to Rise of the Tomb Raider, headlines Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass lineup in April. It’s backed by a solid, well-rounded lineup including the likes of Botany Manor, Lil Gator Game, Superhot: Mind Control Delete, Lego 2K Drive, and EA Sports PGA Tour. There’s a little something for everyone!

Microsoft has confirmed the games that will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library this month, with a variety of different titles to choose from. It all kicks off from today with Superhot: Mind Control Delete making its return to the library’s digital shelves. That leads the pack with seven other games following closely behind.

Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in April 2024. Highlights include Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, and Harold Halibut.

South Park: Snow Day could only manage to debut at third place in this week’s UK physical game charts.

Noblegarden starts tomorrow and Blizzard posted their preview of the event, including details about the new rewards added this year!

LEVEL-5’s soccer RPG series Inazuma Eleven will make its PlayStation debut later this year, when new entry Victory Road arrives. But before then, a crossplay beta test will kick-off around the world, giving fans their first taste of the title. Said beta will launch first on Nintendo Switch from 28th March, but while there’s no date attached to the PlayStation version, we probably won’t have to wait long.

Greetings, Polygon readers! Each week, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home.

PlayStation has revealed the next freeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone bundle for PS Plus members, which includes an operator skin, two weapon blueprints, and more. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans can claim it on April 10.

The Honor Pad 9 has been launched in India, equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and an 8300 mAh battery with 35W fast-charging capability. It has been introduced in the mid-range tablet segment in India and faces competition from the likes of the OnePlus Pad Go and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Lite.

Amazon has made four classic feature films free to stream and download for free.

Samsung is preparing to launch the 2024 Galaxy Tab S9 Lite, a mid-range tablet with an integrated S Pen stylus. Arriving March 28th in some regions, the tablet may be a good option for entertainment or casual work, though it's basically identical to its predecessor.

The eagerly-awaited sequel to Capcom's Dragon's Dogma was the second best-selling title on Steam in its first week on sale.

WatchOut WearPods review: WatchOut is a wearable brand that started building its products for teens and children who want to own smart devices that are in some way different. The company had figured prominently on Shark Tank India season 2 too. Now, it has announced a new smartwatch concept that mostly targets Gen-Z consumers. The smartwatch is called the Wearpods and they combine the ability of a smartwatch and earbuds all in one device. Weird? Read on.